Calico Crows What’s more fun that a murder of crows cavorting in fanciful flowers. This is a vector image that can be resized to suit your needs....
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Rocky Mountain Autumn
Rocky Mountain Autumn The changing of the colors from green to gold and red triggers in most the knowledge the days are going to be shorter. The...
A Loving Hand
A Loving Hand Making that connection, the bond between horse and man can be a strong one. There really isn’t anything more exciting than foaling...
Bruce Flewelling
Bruce Flewelling Over the years there are many stories I could tell about Bruce but the one that stands out is the "Goat". Jim and Bruce were off doing something and when Jim came home he had probably the cutest black and white miniature goat in the truck with him. After announcing Bruce had...
Winston Bruce
I suppose you could say my son Sam was the reason I grew so fond of Winston. He had a real soft spot for him when he was just a baby and that just grew over the years. As the years went by Winston would find an awesome horse and ask if Sam needed a good kid’s horse. One of our favorites ever kids...
Harry Vold
I grew up with Harry’s kids and spent a lot of time at his rodeos. My son is a professional bronc rider. One summer he was on the injured list and so was Harry, so he really didn’t have a lot to do. One day Kirsten, Harry’s daughter and right-hand girl called Sam and asked him if he would...
Lazy River Run
Lazy River Run A day spent on a river be it large or small is never wasted. If you are an avid fisherman, like most you can spend the day anticipating that perfect strike as your fly hits the water. The contest between you and your prize as you attempt to best it’s attempts to get away is one that...
Haida Gwaii Orcas
Haida Gwaii Orcas A bucket list trip for me. Spending time whale watching, throw in some hikes and a lot of photography. Haida Gwaii is an archipelago located between 55–125 km off the northern Pacific coast of Canada. The islands are separated from the mainland to the east by the shallow Hecate...
Tiger Lilly
Tiger Lilly After a long cold winter in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada the wildflowers that herald the end of winter are first things one looks for when they venture into the high country for the first time after the snow is gone and the grass is turning green. The Crocus of course is...
Rocky Mountain Ice Fields
Rocky Mountain Ice Fields On a quiet sunny day, with the wind gently blowing the peaks of the Rocky Mountains have a peaceful tranquility about them. The sun warms the air melting into what will fill the rivers and lakes below on the foothills. The grass will grow and flowers bloom, wildlife will...
The Zebra
What is it that captivates so many of us when we think Zebra? Is it the stripes? The sharp contrast of the black and white pattern’s that vary with different species of Zebra is their most distinctive trait. Most of us love horses and different markings are always an gets your attention. Watching...
The Dalmatian
The Dalmatian He is sure to stand out in the crowd, not to be denied. Made famous by Disney and the arch villain Cruella de Vil in "101 Dalmatians" the Dalmatian is always sure to attract attention. Originating as a hunting dog, it was also used as a carriage dog in its early days. The origins of...
Big Cat Nap
Big Cat Nap Oh, the life of the cat be they big or small. Sleep the day away, get up do a little hunting have a big meal and then take another nap. No, it’s not that easy for the wild cat as we humans encroach upon their territory’s making survival a challenge. While I find it hard to see wild...
Russian Thistle
Russian Thistle I spend hours hiking with my camera never knowing what I might find. I am always amazed at the things that catch my eye. Is it the color, the way the light bounces off a particular object or the subject that stands out predominantly? I suppose many would call this plant a...
On The River
On The River A day on the river is the best medicine Mother Nature has stashed in her considerable medicine chest. Every part is stimulated by the sights, sounds and smells. Light dances with the water as it twists and turns it’s way through the rocks and slips though the crevices, tumbling into...
